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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

3,669 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 184

Meetings. Municipal Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 April 1895 · page 6

A special meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Municipal Association was held at the Town Hall yesterday, to consider the report of the sub-committee appointed to deal with the Local…

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Municipal Retrenchment at Vass

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 April 1895 · page 6

VASS, Wednesday.--To day 40 appeals were heard against municipal assessments, and reductions were made in 21. The police magistrate said that, although the…

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Municipal Association. the Local Government Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 April 1895 · page 7

A special meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association was held at the Town hall yesterday to consider the sub committee's report on the Local…

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Newcastle News. Affray at Minmi. The General Strike Ballot. In Favor of a Stoppage--Arrest of Waratah Council Clerk. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 April 1895 · page 5

At the Miami Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, before Mr. Henry, P.M., seven of J. and A. Brown's late tenants were called upon to show cause why they should…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 2

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. PROSECUTIONS AGAINST CONSTABLES…

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The Borough of Rookwood the Ex-mayor Summoned

Evening News · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 5

At the Parramatta Police Court to-day Alderman John Groves, of Rookwood, appeared to prosecute ex-Mayor Jones of the same borough, on an…

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The City Council and the Sewerage Board

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 4

It will be remembered that about the end of February last the Sydney Municipal Council forwarded to the Minister for Public Works copies of certain resolutions…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, April 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PETITION. Mr. VICKERY presented a petition from 2500…

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The Land Bill in the Assembly. the Council's Amendments Postponed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 6

Upon the House going into committee to consider the Legislative Council's amendments in the Crown Lands Bill, Mr. CARRUTHERS stated that the bulk of the…

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Disorderly Conduct Suppression Bill. Read a Second Time in the Council. the Lash for Larrikins

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 6

In the Council, Mr. O'CONNOR moved the second reading of the Disorderly Conduct Suppression Bill. This bill was introduced by him when he was Minister for…

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Parliament. Thursday, April 4. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PETITION

Evening News · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 3

Mr. VICKERY presented a petition from 2500 residents of New South Wales against the passage of the Land and Income Tax Bill…

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Municipal Matters. Darlington. The Late Governor. A Satisfactory Account

The Australian Star · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the above council was held last Thursday evening at the council-chambers, the Mayor, Alderman Spring, presiding. There was a good…

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New Municipalities

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 5

There is considerable activity at present in the matter of the incorporation of areas under the Municipalities Act of 1867. The desire is apparently to fix the boundaries…

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Muigoa Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 April 1895 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Council was held at the Council Chambers, Mulgos, on Monday, April 1st, at 7.30 p.m. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Turnbull) in the Chair, Ald…

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Ryde Municipal Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1895 · page 3

THE regular meeting of the above Council was held at the Council Chambers on Friday night. Present: The Mayor (Adlerman S. Jordan). and…

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Dundas. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1895 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Dundas Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last, when then were present: Mayor F. C. Cox, and Aldermen Rhodes, Midson, Spurway, and…

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Resignation of the Mayor

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1895 · page 2

Since the last meeting of the Ermington and Rydalmere Council, the Mayor has forwarded his resignation of that office to the Council Clerk. The Council Clerk (Mr. E. W. Price)…

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Ermington and Rydalmere. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1895 · page 2

The repulse meeting was held on Friday Present—The Mayor (Aid. Spurway) and Aldermen Jenkins, Ryan, Smith, Cowell and` Stevens…

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Smithfield and Fairfield. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1895 · page 1

At the regular meeting of the Council, held last Wednesday evening (April 3), there were present—Ald. Stimson (Mayor), Vallance Hollier, Paine, Downey, Anthony, Dale, and…

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Ryde Municipal Council. Regular Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1895 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Friday, 29th inst., at 9 p.m. There were present—The Mayor (Ald. Jordan), Aldermen North. Worthington, Betta, Krust,…

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